An important question for parents and adult children alike is, what does it mean to honor your mother and father as an adult? This is a nuanced and complex conversation—a list of “does and don’ts” isn’t helpful. This message aims to give a helpful framework for navigating the relationship between parents and adult children.

What comes to mind when you think of someone who is blessed? We often think of blessing in terms of financial security, good health, and happy relationships—which are all good things! But are they the best things? In this passage Jesus completely redefines what it means to live a life that is truly blessed.

The message of Jesus is a call to love people even if it seems impossible. This is a lot easier said than done! In fact, we can’t even do it on our own—we need God’s help. In this passage, Jesus gives us steps to take to receive that help.

Pastor Brandon Hilstad continues our 100x series.

Talking to a large crowd, Jesus explained that there were some among them who couldn’t even imagine what God was going to do with their life. Sadly, others, for several reasons, wouldn’t see the fruit of God’s work through their life whatsoever. What’s the difference maker? And how can we be in that first group? Jesus tells this parable to answer those exact questions.

Do you ever stop to wonder, or even lament, why is it that our world is so broken? One of the most famous chapters in the Bible, Genesis 3, addresses that exact question. And here’s the beauty of this chapter, it doesn’t just explain why our world is falling apart; it gives us hope by pointing to the One who promises to put it back together.

We all know that men and women are different in countless ways, but how much of that actually comes from the way God created us? And, what’s that got to do with our lives today? This message looks at the creation of men and women and hopes to provide clarity on the implications of our sacred difference.

Do you ever feel unsure of your purpose and place in this world? You’re not alone, we all have a deep need for our identity—our sense of self and sense of worth —to be defined and affirmed. If Genesis 1 is true, no one is qualified to define and affirm who we are and why that matters; except the One who created us.

Do you ever wonder why on earth Christians get baptized? Doesn’t the practice itself seem a bit odd? More than that, with so many beliefs about baptism, doesn’t it also seem a bit confusing? If you’re nodding along right now, you’ll probably find this sermon super helpful.

Rev. Brian Episcopo continues our series on Proverbs.